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Gunn collected urban legends from people living in various parts of the United States. Included are legends of a brother and sister who's gravestones in the Provo cemetery glow red at night because of the black magic they practiced, giant catfish big enough to eat a person at the base of the Lake Powell dam, and stories of an escaped convict with a hook for a hand trying to get in to a car. The project was written for an English 392 class taught at Brigham Young University in 1997.

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Horton collected stories from his friends and family about haunted houses they knew about. Included are stories of neighbors of serial killers hearing the victims haunting the premises, houses that seem to be unoccupied but guarded by dogs, houses that look bleak, and houses that have legends surrounding them. Project was created for and English 391 course taught at Brigham Young University in 2000.

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Wolters collected scary stories that hinge on an urban legend. Included are stories about bloody Mary, haunted houses, babysitter murders, killers, and horrors that happen in the dark. Project was created Dr. Eliason's English 391 course taught at Brigham Young University in 2000.

Scope and Contents note Collins recounts some common urban legends, explaining how the versions told in Provo, Utah reflect the fears of the community. Explains that the stories told take place in some location outside the city and involve people who are on the fringe of society. Stories are often told about local canyons, emphasizing the evil outside the city limits. A fear that things are not always as they seem is also reflected in the legends. Created by Tasha Collins while enrolled in Eric Eliason's English...

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Submitted by BYU student Adrienne Venture for her English 391 course for Dr. Eric Eliason. Contains cover essay, autobiographical sketch, and informant interviews. About personal experience narratives and legends on crossing the U.S. border.

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Item is a collection of stories illustrating the difference between Mormons living within Utah and outside of the state. Includes stories about experiences rare for those outside of Utah, misconceptions that Mormons outside Utah had about Utah, and the role of unity within the church. Created for Dr. Rudy's English 392 course taught at Brigham Young University during Winter Semester 2007.

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Thomas writes about her grandmother's recipes for laundry soap and family customary foods. Includes bread recipes, recipes for sweets, and sides. Project was created for an English 392 course taught at Brigham Young University, Fall 1998.

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Project is a collection of jokes that are told at the beginning of sacrament meeting talks given on Sundays. By using the art of humor effectively one can see an increase in understanding the topic at hand and also find it edifying. Created by Robert J. Cunningham when he was enrolled in Jill Terry Rudy's English 391 course in the Spring of 2002.

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Submitted by BYU student Jan Tueller for her April 1975 English 392 class under Dr. Wilson. About the history and folklore of traditional coal-mining in Utah, as part of the National Science Foundation grant research of the socio-economic study of coal-mining and farming towns in the U.S. and Canada. Contains a cover essay, autobiographical sketch, informants, and informant items. Items include syaings, customs, expressions, stories, songs, legends, beliefs, and attitudes.

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Submitted by BYU student Sally M. Stead for her Spring 1970 English 391 class. About the Utahn architecture from 1860 - 1915, mostly school buildings. Contains a cover essay and collected pictures of items. Items range from American Fork Jr. High building, to Benjamin, to Provo, Brigham Young Academy building, the Maeser building, Orem Elementary, Peteetneet, and more.